New Orleans police to set up sobriety checkpoint in Treme

A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted up in Treme Friday beginning at 9 p.m., New Orleans police said. It will end about 5 a.m. Saturday. "I would like to remind all drivers to always drink responsibly and use a designated driver," NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas said. Motorists should experience "minimal delays," said officer Frank Robertson III. Motorists may be asked for documentation,...

A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted up in Treme Friday beginning at 9 p.m., New Orleans police said. It will end about 5 a.m. Saturday.

"I would like to remind all drivers to always drink responsibly and use a designated driver," NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas said.

Motorists should experience "minimal delays," said officer Frank Robertson III. Motorists may be asked for documentation, including proof of insurance and a driver's license, he said.

NOPD's Traffic Division will operate the checkpoint, Robertson said.

The Louisiana Supreme Court requires the NOPD to inform the public about such checkpoints before they are set up.